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King Charles's Senior Equerry Jonny Thompson to Step Down
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, senior equerry to the King and Queen, will leave the Royal Household at the end of the year after seven years of service. He is also departing the British Army to pursue a career in the private sector, with Buckingham Palace expressing gratitude for his support.
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Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, the senior equerry to the King and Queen, is to step down from his role at the end of the year after seven years in the royal household. Buckingham Palace announced that he is also leaving the British Army after nearly 22 years of military service to pursue a career in the private sector.
Palace Statement
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future."
Military and Royal Service
Lt Col Thompson was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Scotland in April 2006 and served on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan before commanding Balaklava Company, the regiment's 5th battalion, based in Edinburgh. While in command, he led ceremonial and military support for the late Queen's annual residence at Balmoral in 2018 and the following year.
He was appointed equerry to Charles and Camilla in December 2019, became the King's equerry on Charles's accession to the throne in September 2022, and was promoted to senior equerry two years later.
Public Attention
Lt Col Thompson has attracted significant public attention, including a viral social media following. He featured in the King and Queen's official party during their state visit to the United States in April, where he drew particular notice. Lifestyle authority Martha Stewart posted praise and a picture featuring the equerry on Instagram, writing: "Can't believe I got this close to the 'hot equerry'…" She appeared to have met him during a New York event celebrating the work of the King's Trust, adding: "We actually spoke while waiting for King Charles to get to us for a few words. Totally charming, completely cool. Exceedingly handsome."
Personal Life
Lt Col Thompson and his wife, Olivia, welcomed a daughter in May. The couple married the previous summer. He also has a son with his ex-wife, Caroline Thompson.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the departure of the equerry from his royal role.
Facts Included:
Lt Col Jonny Thompson is leaving the British Army after 22 years of military service, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The King and Queen's senior equerry will leave the Royal Household at the end of the year.
He has decided to leave the British Army in favour of a career in the private sector.
A Palace spokesperson said: 'Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future.'
The equerry has gone viral multiple times after his appearances with the Royal Family.
He and his wife, Olivia, welcomed a daughter in May.
Framing: Emphasizes the equerry's departure from the royal family role and his army resignation, highlighting his Instagram fame. — celebratory and respectful
Facts Included:
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, the senior equerry to the King and Queen, is to step down from his role at the end of the year after seven years in the royal household.
He is also leaving the armed forces to pursue a new career in the private sector after spending more than 20 years as a soldier.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: 'Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future.'
Lt Col Thompson featured in the King and Queen’s official party during their state visit to the United States in April.
Martha Stewart posted praise and a picture featuring the equerry, writing on Instagram: 'Can’t believe I got this close to the ‘hot equerry’…'
He was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Scotland in April 2006 and served on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan before commanding Balaklava Company.
He was appointed equerry to Charles and Camilla in December 2019, became the King’s equerry in September 2022, and was promoted to senior equerry two years later.
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ClaimLt Col Jonny Thompson is leaving the British Army after 22 years of military service.
ClaimBuckingham Palace spokesperson said: 'Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future.'